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Til K ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
CHURCH DAY' SERVICES
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DESPITE BAD IIEATHEF
Go-to-Church Day was a remark-
nble success the more remarkable
in view of the rainy and stormy
\\ eat her.
Jupiter T'luvius would be chagrined
f ever h« had a part in stopping \
ball game or cutting down the at
tendance at church to a mere hand
ful and hie name were not men
tioned in the newspaper headlines the
next day.
Rut Monday the ministers of At-
anta were laughing at him. They
had the satisfaction for once of hav
ing registered a decisive victory over
their old arch enemy.
The maker and sender of the rains
scow led and threatened, and even sent
dashes of fine rain and clouds of
damp, clinging mists on Sunday, hut
the i*eopjo turned out just the same.
Pastors Are Happy.
They donned their cravenettes. ond
shp-ons. and rubbers, and so forjh,
and hied to church in serene defiance
of the rain god.
The pastors of flocks about the city
were correspondingly happy Here
was a wet. nasty day. when ordinarily
they would be preaching to an au
dience of about half or a third of its
usual size. Instead they had con
gregations as large as on the most
beautiful, sunshiny day in spring or
summer Many of them went above
the normal mark by several hundred.
A few even doubled their average at
tendance.
They were unanimous Monday in
their expressions of commendation
of the "Go-to-Church Day" plan
which was suggested for Atlanta se\ -
era! weeks ago. and the general ac
ceptance which makes it likely that
the day will be observed throughout
u 11 Georgia next year
Methodist* Report Success.
At the regular weekly meeting of
jihe Methodist ministers of Atlanta
glowing reports were made of the
success of "(Jo-to-t 'Lurch Day" at
their several churches
"It was truly a great da- Dr H.
M. DuHo.se said. "At my church there
were 1,200 attending Die morning
service, and I was counting on 1,000
at night, but the rain held the at
tendance down. At that, there were
more than 1.500 at the two services,
and that is 500 or 600 above the av
erage ‘lug crowds' at our church."
All the other pastors reported rec
ord-breaking attendances, and were
visibly elated over the success of the
movement.
Every minister interviewed said
that he had observed a decided help
from the “CJo-to-Church" movement,
and lie hoped the day would become
a permanent institution in Atlanta
and ihe rest of the State.
The Rev. H. M. Du Hose, of the
First Methodist Church, estimated
that he had at least 500 or 600 in ex
cess (>f the average. Sunday attend
ance. His attendance fur the day was
1,500. The larger share, of course, at
tended in tiie morning. The rain got
in its most effective work in the
evening, but did not prevent a record
being made
Has Decided Influence.
"Tiie ‘Go-to-Church’ movement cer
tainly had a most decided influence.”
said the Rev. Mr. DuBose. "The
siormv weather would have given me
a small attendance had it not been
for the ‘Go-to-Church’ agitation I
expect to see permanent results."
The Rev. A M. Hughlett, of St.
Mark Methodist Church, said in com
menting on the results at his church:
"I hope this is the beginning of a
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more friendly era between the news
papers and the churches. I am Of the
opinion that the editors and minis
ters have not quite understood each
other in the past in many cities of
America. This situation rapidly is
disappearing, now that they are get
ting to know each other better.
"The Georgian took a decided - w ep
toward bringing the hurches and
newspapers into more harmonious re
lations. 1 feel that the newspapers
can be of great benefit to tiie
churches, and, therefore, through the
churches to the community. The min
isters are overlooking one of their
most valuable opportunities to further
the spiritual growth and attendance
In their churches when they fail to
take advantage of tiie space the
newspapers offer,
"‘Go-to-Church Day’ was a splen
did idea 1 am frank to say that it
increased tiie attendance at my
morning service probably by 300 over
what it naturally would have been on
a rainy, ciaagreeable day like it was.
"It was the largest morning at
tendance at St Mark Methodist in
three years. I don't think that mis
states it in the least. The church is
comparatively new, and we do not
often flP the building Yesterday
morning practically every seat was
taken. »*u . . not been for tiie weath
er, I would have had to hold an over
flow meeting downstairs, and, in fact,
f had begun to make preparations for
it, as it was, when J saw the crowds
pouring in
"We had 800 there all we could
seat With a bright, pleasant day it
would have been 1,000. We held a
short service again in the afternoon,
but none at night."
"Even a week ago we had an In
creased attendance.' said the Rev.
W. Daniel, of the First Baptist
('hurch, in making his report. "I as
cribe this to the interest in church
attendance that had been awakened
by the campaign of The Georgian in
behalf of ‘Go-to-Church Day.’
"We had by accurate count 815 at
our morning service yesterday. Our
normal attendance is 700 on a pleas
ant day. I am certain we could not
have taken < are of the crowds yes
terday had the sun been shining.
"My people and myself are very
much pleased with the outcome.
There is no doubt that it is a good
thing and that it is a movement that
should be encouraged and continued
from year to year. I hope that Its ef
fects will be [iprmanrnt."
The Rey William Russell Owen, of
the Capitol Avenue Baptist Church,
sai l that he had a better attendance
than he ordinarily would have had on
a rainy day. "The Idea is a good
one," he said. "It gets people out
that don't go to church often and
some..that have not been inside
church doors before for months, or
maybe years.
Urges Regular Observance.
"With ail of the ministers of the
city co-operating it can he made an
institution in the future. 'Go-to-
Church Day’ should be observed an
nually in Atlanta and in the entire
State of Georgia, for that matter"
Dressed Meat Cost
Up 73.8 Per Cent in
l T . S. in Ten Years
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 Dressed
meat increased 73.8 per cent In price
from 1899 to 1909. notwithstanding that
tiie producing kept pace with the in
crease In population during that period,
according to a report to-day .by the
Census Bureau.
The total supply of all dressed meats
for both 1909 and 1899 was 107 pounds
per capita. Considering only beef. veal,
multon and pork, the supply was 105
pounds per capita In 1909. compared
with 106 pounds in 1899.
Tim figures are based on the returns
of slaughtering houses only, which in
clude only about 65 per cent of the to
tal production of dressed meat
SIIFE BLOWER IS
Driver Readies Randall Coal Of
fice Just in Time to Save the
Manager’s Life.
Two daring attempts on tiie safes
In the offices of two of Randall
Bros.’ coal yards resulted early Mon
day morning in a small robbery 5 n
one case and in the other the cap
ture of a negro burglar, after a scuf
fle for a revolver that Anally was set
tled by a blow from a hammer on the
head of the burglar.
J. L. chandler, manager of the Ran
dall coal yard at No. 64 Krog street,
entered his office at 6 o’clock Mon
day morning. As he went in the front
door there was a scramble in the rear
of the office and a rush of steps
through the rear entrance.
In the main office room the flare of
an electric light showed the safe in a
somewhat disfigured condition. The
knob had been chiseled away and the
door of the safe otherwisevi.amageq
in an effort to get it open without ex-
plosi ve 9.
on the floor lay a cap and scattered
tools.
Burglar Found in Barn.
Mr. chandler got a revolver from
his desk and ran out the back door
Into a dark-gray mist. Some instinct
led him to the barn, and there, in a
corner, he found a hatless negro
crouching. Tiie negro surrendered
readily, protesting his innocence, but
on reaching the office his first action
was to pick up the cap from the floor
and put it on.
The burglar appeared so submissive
that Mr Chandler laid down the re
volver while he called the police by
telephone.
In a twinkling the negro seized the
weapon, aimed it at his cantor and
was just about to pull the trigg- r
when Jackson Reed, a negro driver,
stepped into the office.
Felled With Hammer.
Reed closed with tiie burglar and
attempted to take the revolver from
him. The struggle went round and
round the office, knocking over the
furniture, and was terminated only by
a judicious blow from the robber's
own hammer, dealt on his skull by
Mr. Chandler.
The police were summoned and the
negro, who pro lptly recovered con
sciousness, was taken to headquar
ters. where he said his name was
Charley Stevens, of No. 77 School
street.
The other and successful robbery
took place earlier at the Randall con!
office at Boulevard and the Georgia
railroad.
Safe Blown to Bit?.
After entering through a rear wi l-
dow, which was forced open, the rob
ber or robbers ble the safe to pieces,
using such an unnecessary charge o£
explosive that the windows of the of~
flee were shattered and the furniture
and part of the floor wrecked. The
loss was only a few dollars.
At the main office of Randall Rros.,
in the Peters Building, the twin at
tempt on their offices was regarded
as a coincidence.
"We know of no reason for any gen
eral effort to bo made on our safes,’’
it was said. The offices are about a
Free Concert for
Christmas Fund
NEXT:
The Sunday afternoon FREE
concert for the benetit of the Emp
ty Stocking Fund. It will be the
mom entertaining of all the events
vet offered in the campaign for
Christmas charity by the Christ
mas Editor.
Make your plans now to attend
this concert. It will be held at the
Forsyth Theater, beginning at 3
o'clock, next Sunday afternoon.
Leading musicians of the city, as
well as stars then appearing on the
Atlanta stages, will make up the
most elaborate program ever of
fered in this city. It will be free
of charge.
The Christmas Editor issues *o-
day the first call for the return of
dolls which have been taken out 10
be dressed. There is no special
hurry, as yet, but all who are ready
should not delay in returning ihe
dolls. They have the hearty thanks
of the Christmas editor for their
good work.
There are still a number of dolls
to be dressed. Call and get them.
The address is No. 20 East Ala
bama street.
Slays Aged Mother
For Fancied Slight
DONALDSVILLE. LA . Dec. 16.—An
gered because of a fancied slight, Paul
Falcon, a 28-year-old Spaniard, shot
and killed his aged mother, Mrs. Ber
nardo Ragas. at their home on tiie St.
Emma's plantation, Bayou IjaFourehe.
Lynching is feared.
Note Says Missing I Sues Ex-Partner to
Girl Will Be Home Quit Business Here
mile apart. Detectives Hamby and
Dickery were ut on the case.
Stevens was held in $1,000 bond by
Judge Broyles on charges of burglary
and assault with intent to murder.
Burglars Rob Saloon
of $50 and Cigars.
Burglar*? robbed the saloon of P.
Moolos. No. 58 Decatur street, of $50
cash and several boxes of cigars Sun
day night. The intruders got in by
.sawing the lock out of the back door.
Traces were found around the prem
ises of No. 56 Decatur street next
door to show that they had attempt
ed to break in there also, but had
left their work undone.
Mrs. Anna Richter
Dies at Age of 85
Mrs. Anna Richter, 85 years old. one
of the pioneer German citizens of
Atlanta, died at the home of a friend
at No. 91 East Harris street early
Monday morning. She leaves no
relatives.
Mrs. Richter was perhaps the most
widely known German woman in this
city, owing to her long residence here.
Funeral services will be held at
Bloomfield's chapel at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning. Interment will be
in Oakland.
Jail Alleged Son of
Senator Patterson
WILMINGTON. DET Dec. 15.—
James M Patterson, also known as
Silas M. Paterson, who said he is a
son of the late United States Sena
tor Patterson, of South Carolina, must
serve a sentence of fifteen months in
the Atlanta penitentiary for using the
mails in a scheme to defraud.
NKW YORK, Der. 15.—The parent* j
of Jessie Evelyn Mct'ann, the missing !
society girl, received a postcard to !
day bearing: tiie following note:
"Dear Mother I will be home
Thursday afternoon. Don’t worry. -
Jessie.”
The writing was not in tin* girl's
hand, and members of the family as
serted that the note probably was
written by a crank.
Court Order Revokes
Lumber Firm Charter
A decree dissolving the charter of the
Union Plopolis Lumber Company was
handed down by Judge John T. Pendle
ton, in the Superior Court, Monday
morning.
Some time ago more than two-thirds
of the stockholders filed a petition ask
ing that they be allowed to surrender
the charter. It was asserted that no
body would suffer loss by the dissolu
tion.
The tight for a permanent Injunction
restraining George lioitman from en
gaging In tiie printing business in \
lanta was heard before Judge Pend
ton Monday. Mrs. Ellen F Knm,
principal owner in the Knowles-iu'
man Printing Company, of Cinclnna
is the petitioner. She charges Holin',
.-old .,ut bis interest in the Cincim,' ,
company to her and agreed not to en i
the printing business in Atlanta.
Recently lie came tu Atlanta and
handling the business of the Howa> i
Printing Company at litj Marie- '
Street, which the petitioner charge.
operated in his wife’s name.
‘No Quorum’ Holds Up
‘Graft’ Probe Report
No report on the "graft" probe -
City Electrician R. C. Turner will i.
made at the meeting of the City Com.
oil Monday afternoon, although'the
vestigating committee has practical
completed its decision. A meet it e
called for Monday had to he post pom 1
for lack of a quorum, and the rep.
could not be put in the proper form
The committee has agreed that it w
>t ask that th$ City Electrician be im
Puck Taken Over by
Socialist Magazine
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—Puck, f ho ;
comic weekly, whose motto is "Wh it i
fools these mortals bo." has been j
taken over t>y The Masses, a .so
cialistic monthly. What the terms |
of the deal are no one who knows j
anything about them will reveal.
not
peached, but
the Ci
will r
eprimand him.
JEWELERS & BROKERS
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STRICTLY PRIVATE.
Mayor Goes, Sees,
And Starts Tangoing
PETOSKEY, MICH., Dec 15. A
tango fight is on in Petoskev and is
growing warm. A delegation of women
asked Mayor Reycraft to taboo the
dance in the city. He said he would
investigate and went to a dancing acad
emy. where he learned the new step and
novy he is dancing it with the others
A petition is being circulated to be
taken before fhe Council with a view to
squelching the dance.
VAPOR TREATMENTS
FOR COLD TROUBLES
Are now used in all hospitals. The
vapors carry the medication to the
lungs and air passages without dis
turbing fhe stomach. When Vick's
"Vap-O-Rub” Croup and Pneu
monia Sal\ Is applied over the
throat and chest, these vapors—of
Menthol. Thymol. Eucalpytol. Cam
phor and Pine Tar are released by
the heat of the body. Usually the
worst colds go in one night—croup
in fifteen minutes. Vick’s is fine for
head colds asthma and catarrh, and
is absolutely harmless. Three sizes
— from 26c up.
A visit to either of these departments in our store will solve
the vexed problem of Christmas Gifts and save you money and
time. These departments—as are all the others—are full of choice
articles that will please and satisfy.
TOYS FOR CHILDREN, PRACTICAL ARTICLES TOR GROWN-UPS.
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u> ‘ 3 COATS AT $0.5©
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Lot 4 COATS AT $15.00
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Lots COATS AT $110.75
HOSIERY
Silk Hosiery—black and colors.
50c. $1.00, $1.50 Pair.
KIMONOS
New styles in Crepe de Chine, Silk and
Outing. From $1.00 up.
Many
FURS
new styles in
popular Furs.
HANDKERCHIEFS
Dainty Handkerchiefs, in pretty Xmas
boxes. All prices.
CHARGE ACCOUNTS.
All Xmas Purchases made now and up to the 25th will show on January
statement, but not due till February 1st.
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KNIVES AND FORKS.
All Oneida Community Reliance Silver Plate.
Solid Handle Knives, reg. $2.20, sDecial, set $1.65.
Solid Handle Forks, reg. $2.00. special $1.23 set.
Hollow Handle Knives, teg. $5.00, special $3 25 set.
Carving Sets
75c to $20.00
Beautiful Pearl Handle Set, $20.00.
Chafircr Dishes
Casseroles, 89c, $1.48, $1.98, $5.00.
Baby Plates, 50c.
Smoking Stand, $3.50, $5.50, $7.50, $12.00.
Bronze Ash Tray, 75c.
Cigar Lighter, $1.50, $2.50.
Shaving Mugs, $3.00, $3.50.
Shaving Stands, $10.00.
Jewelry $oxes, 25c, 50c, $2.25, $3.00.
Watches, $1.00 to $15.00.
In all styles and metals for every one: $3.50 up.
Special Set. consisting of Chafing Dish. Tray,
Fork and Flagon, $2G.C0.
Ccmb and Brush Se f s. in case
$6.50 and $7.50
! Mantel ^Clocks, $1.50 to $10.00.
Special reduction on C ut Glass for Xmas.
Hand-painted China at special price.
Pocket Knives in all shapes and kinds.
Safety Razors of all ki nds.
Brass Jardiniere, $1.48 and $1.98.
Brass Umbrella Stand, $1.98.
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Silverware Sets
26-piece Rogers set,
regular $7.50 value,
$4.48.
32-piece set Commu
nity Silver, $22.75.
(Mahogany case.)
26-piece set Commu
nity Silver, $19.75,
(Mahogany ease.)
32-piece set Reliance
Silver, $12.75. (Plush
case.)
26-piece set Reliance
Silver, $8.50. Plush
case.)
Sterling Silver
At Less Than Jewelers'
Prices.
35 pieces in case,
$70.00.
Knives and Forks,
set, $22.50.
Fruit Knives, set
$9.00.
Spoons, $10.00.
53 Peachtree
n 37 Whitehall